BIOL 120 - Anatomy & Physiology of the Human Body KCC AA/DB and KCC AS/NS

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

3 hours lecture per week BIOL 120 is an introductory level human anatomy and physiology course focusing on the structure of the organ systems of the human body. Course material consists of human anatomical organization, tissues, terminology, and concepts, and major functions. Upon successful completion of BIOL 120, the student should be able to: Name the parts and major functions of the ten human organ systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive. Define the anatomical terms of direction, region, and plane. Classify and locate in the human body, the four tissue types. Classify and locate in the human body, the common epithelial types. Describe the cellular organelles and their respective functions. Order the stages of mitosis and meiosis. Identify the human body cavities and their contents. Solve clinical application problems relevant to course material.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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